UFC Fight Night in Iowa: Top Betting Prospects Includes Cory Sandhagen
It's Time for Another Action-Packed UFC Fight Night in Des Moines!
The UFC rolls into the Wells Fargo Center in Des Moines, Iowa for a night filled with interesting match-ups and potential title contenders. Here's the lowdown on the Main Event and Co-Main Event, followed by our UFC Iowa Odds picks to help you make some smart bets!
Main Event: The Bantamweight division heats up as No. 4-ranked Cory Sandhagen locks horns with former champion No. 5-ranked Deiveson Figueiredo. Both combatants enter this bout following a recent defeat, but each has shown the potential to make a run at the title with a win here.
Co-Main Event: The Middleweight Division takes center stage as newly-ranked No. 13 Reinier de Ridder squares off against the highly-touted prospect Bo Nickal. De Ridder boasts a former title in ONE FC with two submission victories through his first two appearances. Nickal remains unbeaten and is gunning for a title shot.
UFC Iowa Odds: Here are the odds for the event, courtesy of DraftKings.
UFC Iowa Odds: Best Betting Props
- Miesha Tate Wins by Decision (+140)
- Daniel Marcos Wins by Decision (+300)
- Cory Sandhagen Wins by Submission (+700)
Miesha Tate Wins by Decision (+140) vs. Yana Santos
Tate, a veteran of the sport, looked sharp in her last victory over Julia Avila, finishing the fight in the third round with a submission. With a history of grit and a solid ground game, Tate holds a wrestling and jiujitsu advantage in this contest, making a decision victory a reasonable bet.
Santos, a skilled kickboxer, will make it tough for Tate to close the distance, but Tate should be able to control the action by threatening takedowns and using her wrestling advantage.
Daniel Marcos Wins by Decision (+300) vs. Montel Jackson
Despite being the betting underdog, Marcos has shown a durable chin and does damage with his high volume striking. With a perfect 17-0 record in his career, Marcos' last two fights have gone to decisions. While Jackson is more polished and physically gifted, Marcos' willingness to engage in a brawl and his leg kick volume make him a dark horse in this contest.
Cory Sandhagen Wins by Submission (+700) vs. Deiveson Figueiredo
This showdown promises to be a high-stakes battle with both fighters aiming to rebound from recent losses. Sandhagen's grappling and footwork will challenge Figueiredo's aggression and grappling prowess. Though a decision outcome seems likely, take a chance on Sandhagen to win by submission.
Sandhagen, now 33, has emphasized the importance of this fight as a critical step towards another title shot. A victory over Figueiredo would demonstrate Sandhagen's striking volume and strengthen his position in the bantamweight division. Conversely, if Figueiredo emerges victorious, it would accelerate his climb in the stacked bantamweight division after moving up from flyweight. The key to Sandhagen's success lies in his technical striking strategy and his ability to avoid Figueiredo's grappling.
[Source: Sherdog, UFC.com, SI Fannation]
- The Bantamweight division's Main Event in Des Moines features Cory Sandhagen and Deiveson Figueiredo, both aiming for a title shot after recent defeats.
- In the Co-Main Event of the Middleweight Division, Reinier de Ridder and Bo Nickal will clash, with de Ridder having a submission win record in his first two UFC fights.
- Miesha Tate, a veteran in Mixed-Martial-Arts, is expected to win by decision against Yana Santos in sports betting odds due to her wrestling and jiujitsu advantage.
- Daniel Marcos, despite being the betting underdog, is a dark horse in his fight against Montel Jackson, with his high volume striking and durability making him a potential decision winner.
- Cory Sandhagen is offered at significant odds (+700) to win by submission against Deiveson Figueiredo, emphasizing the importance of this fight for Sandhagen's title shot aspirations in the bantamweight division.
